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Recherche

80 km²

Typical residents are far older here than across the rest of the state, with Recherche being a sparsely populated area of just 16 people. This remote corner of the Huon Valley is an ageing community where the usual resident is 56. Life here is lived far from the city, with low incomes and a heavy reliance on cars for every basic need.

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The typical resident is 56, which is far older than the Tasmanian average of 42 and the national figure of 38.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 113%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 69%, ahead of Christianity (56%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with typical weekly family earnings of $1,024, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Heart disease at 50%, ahead of Arthritis (31%).

While there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, those in this group typically have a much higher personal income and are far older than the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

There is a high density of people per bedroom, at 1.00, which is well above the national figure of 0.80.

This is a car-dependent area with no public transport stops or routes and a long 91-minute drive to the city.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is very isolated, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and a walkability score far below the state average.

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